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Dr. Derrick Swinton, Associate Professor and Chair of Lincoln University’s Chemistry Department, has been quoted in an article in Chemical & Engineering News. The article is entitled “Embracing Change” and ran in the May 21, 2012, edition.
The article focuses on how the economically challenging times at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have presented an opportunity for academic professionals to delve even further into the world of competing for research grants and student recruiting. The first of seven academics quoted in the article, Swinton (pictured) reminds his colleagues in science of the importance of retooling as a means of sustainability in the next few years of economic uncertainty.
Article author Linda Wang highlights how in the 10 years that Swinton has been with Lincoln University, he has raised more than $4 million in funding, which has resulted in the acquisition of state-of-the-art research instruments. Former Lincoln University President Ivory V. Nelson is mentioned and his move more than a decade ago to focus on research and strengthening Lincoln’s STEM program. The $40 million science and technology center is also mentioned as is LU’s chemistry department pursuing the creation of a master’s program.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) are noted for their respective efforts to assist HBCUs with funding. Both organizations stress the importance of academic professional sitting on review panels in order to become familiar with the grant competition process and networking before applying.